Peoria, Ill. – An exhibition celebrating the world travels of Miss Jean Morron will open on April 7 at the Peoria Historical Society’s Pettengill-Morron House on Moss Avenue in Peoria. At the exhibition, literally hundreds of items will be on display, from Miss Morron’s vast collection of Louis Vitton luggage (complete with Cunard and White Star Line baggage stickers) to souvenirs, first-edition books and trinkets she picked up from around the world. The exhibition will be open from April through September on the first Sunday of each month.

In 1912, Jean Morron took her first world tour with her father via steamship. After that trip, travel became her life passion. At the exhibition, visitors will be able to view Miss Morron’s wardrobe, custom dinnerware and fine china along with pieces of art she purchased on her trips abroad. The exhibition will highlight Miss Morron’s favorite cities, including Paris and London, as well as U.S. locations like New York City and Boston.

“When we started digging into the world travels of Jean Morron, we discovered all kinds of unique, one-of-a-kind treasures,” said Walter C. Ruppman, Executive Director, Peoria Historical Society. “We thought that an exhibition at the Pettengill-Morron house would be a great way to present them to the community.”

The exhibition opens Sunday, April 7, and will continue through September. The exhibit will be open from 1-4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month during that time. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Other times and dates for private/group tours can be scheduled by calling the PHS office. For more information, visit peoriahistoricalsociety.org or call 309-674-1921.

The Peoria Historical Society’s roots can be traced back to 1839 and was officially incorporated in 1934. Since that time, the Society has sought to preserve and promote the unique history of the central Illinois River valley. Today, the Society continues to protect and celebrate the heritage and history of the great city of Peoria.